IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 22, 2024
It’s the news no organization wants to hear―you’ve been the victim of a ransomware attack, and now you’re wondering what to do next. The first thing to keep in mind is you’re not alone. Over 17 percent of all cyberattacks involve ransomware —a type of malware that keeps a victim’s data or device locked unless the victim pays the hacker a ransom.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 22, 2024
AI simulation is able to generate possible outcomes in the supply chain, going beyond what traditional AI and machine learning is currently capable of, says Cosmo Tech CEO Michel Morvan.
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Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
Aggressive discounting from FedEx and UPS pose a threat to carrier diversification, but competitors are striking back.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 22, 2024
Data centers are undergoing significant evolution. Initially, they were massive, centralized facilities that were complex, costly and difficult to replicate or restore. Now, advancements in hardware and software as well as increased focus on sustainability are driving rapid transformation. Catalysts and conundrums A dramatic shift in development and operations is making data centers more agile and cost-effective.
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SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 22, 2024
The automotive supply chain survived the semiconductor shortage, but there are plenty of potentially unsettling disruptions on the docket for 2024.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
Retail and CPG brands face ongoing disruption, but MK Matus, Senior Value Engineer at Celonis believes supply chain visibility will make those brands more flexible and adaptable.
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Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
The shift has involved a production pause and reduced shipping activity due to short-term inventory visibility constraints.
Procurement Insights
JANUARY 22, 2024
MUSING #1 In the age of information, it’s surprising that supply chain digital transformation isn’t as readily available as one would expect. Have you ever wondered why? – Nate Morrison My Thoughts (For What It’s Worth) The short answer: Because digital transformation is seen as a technology issue – and there isn’t a shortage of technologies.
Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
The grocer will use the Pittsburgh facility to fulfill curbside pickup orders.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
The vessels are designed to flex between methanol and conventional diesel bunker fuel and will include technologies such as optimized hull form, waste heat recovery systems and bow windshield.
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As early as next year, procurement and supply chain operations will begin to adopt AI agents, often called āagentic AI,ā to work alongside employees to make and execute decisions with precision across procurement and even the most complex global supply chains. Unlike LLM-based generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, these AI agents do not require prompts from humans.
IBM Supply Chain Blog
JANUARY 22, 2024
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union (EU) law that governs how organizations collect and use personal data. Any company operating in the EU or handling EU residents’ data must adhere to GDPR requirements. However, GDPR compliance is not necessarily a straightforward matter. The law outlines a set of data privacy rights for users and a series of principles for the processing of personal data.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
Trucking operators have been slow to invest in the vehicles because of concerns about cost and durability and a lack of battery-charging infrastructure to support trucks on long hauls.
Spend Matters
JANUARY 22, 2024
For several years now, Spend Matters has been collecting and publishing a series of articles about procurement, supply and services trends for the year ahead from expert tech and service providers in the market. This year weāre highlighting the customer demands, market movements and advances in procurement tech that are exciting the world of solution providers, how they expect them to shape the S2P landscape next year and how they plan to respond to them.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
This guide helps you navigate the complexities of the choice, ensuring that your chosen partner not only aligns with your brand's goals, but also elevates your customers' experience.
Speaker: Eric Berdinis, Ran Sun, & Chris Chmielewski
Procuring freight can be cumbersome, time-consuming, and error-prone. If youāre frustrated with the complex and manual processes for obtaining bids for your contract and spot freight, youāre not alone. In todayās fast-moving supply chain environment, optimizing these processes is critical to staying competitive and cutting costs. Join this exclusive webinar with experts from Uber Freight to learn how the latest digital tools and automation can transform your freight procurement strategy by strea
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 22, 2024
Don't miss out on the latest insights and strategies for procurement and supply chain leaders in the GEP Outlook 2024 report. Download now!
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
Mat Witte, senior vice president of ORTEC, offers a look at the company's Supply Chain Solutions Suite, to be showcased at Manifest 2024 in Las Vegas.
SCMR (Supply Chain Management Review)
JANUARY 22, 2024
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Supply Chain Dive
JANUARY 22, 2024
The company plans to turn the facility into a hub for its domestic supply chain.
Speaker: Shalini Dinesh
Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication heavily influence product launch success. Research shows that as many as 70% of product launches fail due to inadequate coordination among stakeholders, including supply chain, product management, legal, marketing, and change control teams (Gartner, 2022). The 2023 Supply Chain Insights Report highlights that 60% of supply chain disruptions are caused by poor communication and misalignment among cross-functional teams.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
One way consumers can help reduce returns (and growing landfills) is to shop more conscientiously by going into stores to test out products before making a repeat purchase online.
Negotiations Ninja
JANUARY 22, 2024
Alex Yakubovich was the Co-Founder and CEO of Scout RFP and is now the Co-Founder and CEO of Levelpath. Stan Garber was the President of Scout RFP and helped Alex Co-found Levelpath. He and Alex have worked together on different projects for nearly two decades.
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
South African companies need to reduce their reliance on supply chains affected by conflict and prioritize domestic sourcing, production and distribution, PWC said.
Fraxion
JANUARY 22, 2024
With the demands of the digital-first business world, the role of procurement management software has become increasingly important for financial decision-makers, procurement and purchasing professionals alike. Procurement management is a strategic initiative that involves the efficient acquisition of goods and services, and the software, designed for this purpose serves as a linchpin in driving efficient, cost-conscious and compliant processes.
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Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
The FAA did not order the older model to be grounded while the visual inspections are carried out by operators, as it did with the 737 Max 9 planes.
CPO Rising
JANUARY 22, 2024
When I first started reading CPO Rising more than a decade ago, I remember Ardentās founder and chief research officer, Andrew Bartolini, introducing the concept of eSourcing 2.0: The idea that if a supplier negotiation required a contract, the negotiation should be captured electronically ā and ideally ā by an eSourcing tool.
Let's Talk Supply Chain
JANUARY 22, 2024
ļ»æ Itās a brand new year, we have so much going on at Letās Talk Supply Chain ā and itās safe to say that that thereās a lot going on across the industry as well! I loved getting into it on the very first episode of Thoughts and Coffee for 2024 ā and so weāre bringing it to you on Letās Talk Supply Chain today. Iām joined by my industry sidekick and trade bestie Audrey Ross to talk about the disruptions already making waves in 2024; the incredible high-tech wearables that can make the workplace a
Supply Chain Brain
JANUARY 22, 2024
While the White House is monitoring the discussions, thereās no indication yet of what steps the Biden administration would take in response to complaints about Boeing.
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Financial institutions must navigate a complex web of policies, procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and manage risk. When Hellenic Bank, a leading retail lender in Cyprus, set out to transform its procurement operations, it needed more than just software deployment. It required a partner that would help embed its intricate buying processes ā with all its validations, risk assessments and tiered approvals ā into a unified system.
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